Juve are the first club to formally test the water ahead of what is likely to be a long summer of speculation around one of European football’s hottest properties.

The low bid reflects the fact the Dutchman is entering the last year of his Arsenal contract, but was nonetheless firmly turned down by the Gunners.Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Juventus are now likely to up the ante with a higher offer.

Manchester City and Paris Saint Germain are also believed to be keen on the Dutch ace, although Robert Mancini has cooled talk of a move to the Etihad Stadium.

Hugo Lloris (Picture: AP)

‘Van Persie? He is an Arsenal player and I don’t want to disrespect Arsene Wenger,’ said the Manchester City boss.

‘We have four strikers and we will start the pre-season in five days, it’s unlikely there will be major changes in such a short time.’

Van Persie is said to be stalling on a new three-year contract worth £130,000 per week.

One player who could be coming in at the Emirates is Hugo Lloris , according to L’Equipe, who report that the Gunners are preparing a £12million for the France no. 1.Arsene Wenger has been busy in the transfer market, having already signed up Olivier Giroud and Lukas Podolski, and Lyon chairman Jean-Michel Aulas has conceded that Lloris may leave.